Fairview meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Fairview Council to vote on FY 2026-27 budget, tax rate after two weeks of hearings

The Fairview Town Council is set to consider adopting the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and setting the ad valorem tax rate at a special meeting Aug. 24. The vote follows two weeks of public hearings and discussions on the budget, tax rate, and a utility rate study. Minutes from the recent meetings have not yet been published, so no formal decisions have been reported.

Budget and tax rate

On Aug. 12, the council held a special meeting to discuss the amended FY 2025-2026 budget and the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, covering priorities, revenues, expenditures, rates, staffing, and capital planning. The agenda included an estimated tax bill for a median-valued homestead property valued at $939,198: $2,974.05 under the adopted budget, and $2,794.13 under a balanced budget at the no-new-revenue (NNR) tax rate.

On Aug. 18, the council held two special meetings. The first included public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate, with the same estimated tax bills listed. The second featured a utility rate study presentation and discussion, along with budget discussion. That agenda also listed the current property tax bill at $2,914.15.

At the Aug. 24 meeting, the council will consider ordinances approving the FY 2026-2027 budget, amending the FY 2025-2026 budget, setting the 2026-2027 ad valorem tax rate, and ratifying a 2026-2027 property tax revenue increase. A work session on Town Hall/Police remodel concept plans is also scheduled. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

Planning and Zoning

On Aug. 13, the Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings on two requests. The first was a Conditional Use Permit for a sport court on a 2.06-acre site at 421 Calabrese Court (RE-2 zoning), with applicant Joel Catalano representing the Mandrinkian Family Trust. The second was a request for Major Warrants for a restaurant with a drive-thru (Roadrunners Coffee Shop) on a 1.3-acre site on Stacy Road west of Highway 5 (CPDD zoning), with applicant Aaron C. Hawkins representing Village FV LTD. The commission also considered approving the minutes of its May 14, 2026 meeting.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24, 2026** – Town Council special meeting to consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget, setting the tax rate, and ratifying the property tax revenue increase, plus a work session on Town Hall/Police remodel plans.
• **Aug. 25, 2026** – Boards and Commissions Appreciation Dinner at Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle, 6:00 p.m. No formal votes or actions are planned.

Fairview council continues budget, tax rate talks; P&Z to hear sport court, drive-thru requests

The Fairview Town Council has spent the past two weeks discussing the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget and property tax rate, but has taken no votes. A special meeting is scheduled for Aug. 12 to continue the discussion, with a public comment period. The council also reviewed a settlement with Atmos Energy, a contract extension with Republic Services, and other administrative items.

Budget and tax rate dominate council agenda

At a July 30 work session, the council discussed the amended fiscal year 2025-26 budget and the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget, covering priorities, revenues, expenditures, rates, staffing, and capital planning. According to accompanying materials, the median-valued homestead property in Fairview is valued at $939,198 per the Collin Central Appraisal District. The current property tax bill on that home is $2,914.15. Under the adopted budget, the estimated bill would rise to $2,974.05; at the no-new-revenue tax rate, it would be $2,794.13. No votes were scheduled.

On Aug. 4, the council again considered the proposed maximum tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The agenda also included a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding its 2026 Rate Review Mechanism Filing, a contract extension with Republic Services for solid waste services, a proposed ordinance amending the planning and development fee schedule, and a Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative power line extension. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, and no votes were reported.

The Aug. 12 special meeting will revisit the same budget and tax rate items, including the estimated tax bill comparison for a median-valued homestead. A public comment period is provided for items on the agenda.

Executive session on litigation and property

Also on Aug. 4, the council met in closed session to consult with legal counsel on three pending cases: Taylor v. Town of Fairview et al. (Case No. 493-09048-2025), Williams v. Bd. of Adjustment of the Town of Fairview (Case No. 471-00618-2026), and Michael Presti and Alice Presti vs. Bd. of Adjustment of the Town of Fairview (Case No. 471-03388-2026). The closed session also covered discussion of real property purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value, and appointment of members to non-advisory boards and commissions. These items are exempt from the Open Meetings Act.

Planning and Zoning to hold public hearings

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Aug. 13 for two public hearings. The first is a Conditional Use Permit for a sport court on a 2.06-acre site at 421 Calabrese Court, zoned RE-2. The applicant is Joel Catalano for the Mandrinkian Family Trust. The second is a request for Major Warrants for a restaurant with a drive-thru for Roadrunners Coffee Shop on a 1.3-acre site on Stacy Road west of Highway 5, zoned CPDD. The applicant is Aaron C. Hawkins for Village FV LTD. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its May 14, 2026 meeting.

Coming up

• **Aug. 12, 6 p.m.** – Town Council special meeting on amended FY 2025-26 and proposed FY 2026-27 budgets, including tax rate comparison and public comment.
• **Aug. 13** – Planning and Zoning Commission public hearings on the sport court conditional use permit and the drive-thru restaurant warrants.

Fairview Council Took Up Zoning Changes, Youth Theater Grant, and Property Matters in Mid-July Meetings

Fairview's Town Council and advisory boards covered zoning rules, a $65,155 youth theater grant, property matters, and broadband planning across a series of meetings from July 7 through July 15. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so only agenda items — not confirmed outcomes or vote tallies — can be reported at this time.

Town Council — July 7

The council had two noticed meetings on July 7. One was largely a closed executive session under Texas Government Code §§551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087, covering pending litigation, real property deliberations, personnel appointments, and economic development negotiations.

The litigation items listed on the agenda were Taylor v. Town of Fairview, Williams v. Board of Adjustment, and Presti v. Board of Adjustment. The council also planned to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, sale, or lease of real property and right-of-way, appoint members to non-advisory boards and commissions, and discuss economic development negotiations for proposed commercial and retail developments.

The regular meeting agenda included several action items:

• An ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding day care, school, and religious assembly uses in residential districts.
• A grant of up to $65,155 to Fairview Youth Theater for maintaining operations in Fairview Town Center, scheduled for first and second readings.
• An amending plat for Lots 18R and 20R, Block A of Harper Landing Addition, at addresses 1191, 1201, and 1211 Harper Landing.
• Concept plan approval for an entry feature at Fairview Parkway under a reimbursement agreement with CB Sloan Creek 75, Ltd.
• Appointment of members to the Advisory Committee for Impact Fees.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not known which items passed, failed, or were postponed, and no vote tallies can be reported.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 8

The board scheduled a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the rear yard setback on a 0.2-acre site at 422 Cabellero Court, zoned Planned Development. The applicant is Jeff Schwieterman and the owner is Carol Rigola. The board also planned to vote on approving minutes from its May 6, 2026 meeting. The outcome of the variance request is not yet available.

Technology Advisory Committee — July 13

The committee agenda included review of minutes from its June 8, 2026 meeting, discussion of its strategic initiatives, discussion of internet service providers and broadband technology and services within Fairview, and consideration of future meeting dates. No actions are confirmed.

Economic/Community Development Board — July 15

The board agenda included consideration of the 2026-27 fiscal year budgets for the Economic Development Corporation and Community Development Corporation, a final agreement for a CDC grant to Fairview Youth Theater, and a marketing program update. Outcomes are not yet available.

Coming up

• **Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — July 22:** The board will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Parks and Recreation budget, consider park and trail planning, expansion, improvement, and beautification, and act on approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes.

Fairview council set to weigh zoning changes, $65,155 youth theater grant; minutes not yet published

Fairview's Town Council had a packed July 7 agenda, including a proposed zoning ordinance amendment, a $65,155 grant to Fairview Youth Theater, and a concept plan for an entry feature at Fairview Parkway. However, minutes from that meeting and the July 8 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting have not yet been published, so it is not yet possible to confirm what was decided versus what was only discussed.

Town Council — July 7

The council's July 7 regular meeting agenda listed several action items:

• **Zoning text amendments:** A proposed ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding day care, school, and religious assembly uses in residential districts.
• **Fairview Youth Theater grant:** A grant of up to $65,155 to Fairview Youth Theater for maintaining operations in Fairview Town Center, scheduled for first and second readings.
• **Harper Landing plat:** An amending plat for Lots 18R and 20R, Block A of Harper Landing Addition, at addresses 1191, 1201, and 1211 Harper Landing.
• **Fairview Parkway entry feature:** Concept plan approval for an entry feature at Fairview Parkway under a reimbursement agreement with CB Sloan Creek 75, Ltd.
• **Impact fee committee:** Appointment of members to the Advisory Committee for Impact Fees.

The same evening, the council was scheduled to meet in closed executive session under Texas Government Code §§551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087. Discussion topics included pending litigation in three cases — Taylor v. Town of Fairview, Williams v. Bd. of Adjustment, and Presti v. Bd. of Adjustment — as well as deliberation on the purchase, exchange, sale, or lease of real property and right-of-way, appointment of members to non-advisory boards and commissions, and economic development negotiations for proposed commercial and retail developments.

Because minutes have not been published, the outcomes of these items — including whether the zoning ordinance passed, whether the grant was approved, and what action was taken in closed session — cannot be confirmed from the available record.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 8

The Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the rear yard setback on a 0.2-acre site at 422 Cabellero Court, zoned Planned Development. The agenda lists Jeff Schwieterman as applicant and Carol Rigola as owner. The board was also set to vote on approving minutes from its May 6, 2026 meeting. Minutes from the July 8 meeting are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Technology Advisory Committee:** Will review minutes from its June 8, 2026 meeting, discuss strategic initiatives, discuss internet service providers and broadband technology and services within Fairview, and consider future meeting dates.
• **July 15 — Fairview Economic/Community Development Board:** Will consider the 2026-27 fiscal year budgets for the EDC and CDC, review a final agreement regarding a grant for Fairview Youth Theater, and receive a marketing program update.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 7 and July 8 meetings should watch for published minutes on the Town of Fairview's official website.